CPD Standards Office accreditedSafeguarding Adults Level 2
The adult Intercollegiate Document suggests 3 hours of Level 2 safeguarding adults training every 3 years. Lift College's online course is exactly that: 3 hours in 7 short modules, with a CPD Standards Office accredited certificate the day you pass, which employers can verify, and a free refresher every 3 years.
- £19.99, pay once
- CPD certificate the day you pass
- Free refresher when it is due
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Safeguarding Adults Level 2
You can do safeguarding adults Level 2 training online in the UK with Lift College. Safeguarding Adults Level 2 is 3 hours of learning in 7 short modules, each with a knowledge check, for £19.99, pay once. Your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass. We recommend a refresh every 3 years, and the refresher is free.
Adults at risk are often harmed by people they know and trust. You may be the one who notices a change, an unexplained bruise or money going missing. Level here means safeguarding competency level. Level 2 is for staff in regular contact with adults at risk.
This course covers what the Care Act 2014 expects workers to know about adult safeguarding. You learn the six safeguarding principles, the types of abuse and neglect, and how mental capacity shapes what you do. You learn to respond to a concern, keep the person at the centre, and record and report it. Prevent and concerns about people in positions of trust are covered too, with notes for Scotland and Wales.
- Explain who is an adult at risk under the Care Act 2014
- Apply the six safeguarding principles to everyday situations
- Recognise the types of abuse and neglect, including self-neglect
- Apply the five principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Keep the person's wishes at the centre, in line with Making Safeguarding Personal
- Record a concern accurately, separating fact from opinion
- Report concerns and escalate worries about people in positions of trust
7 short modules, 3 hours in total.
Adult safeguarding and the law
What the Care Act 2014 means by an adult at risk, council enquiries and Safeguarding Adults Boards.
Knowledge checkThe six safeguarding principles
Empowerment, prevention, proportionality, protection, partnership and accountability, and how they guide your day.
Knowledge checkTypes of abuse and neglect
Physical, sexual, psychological, financial, domestic, discriminatory and organisational abuse, modern slavery, neglect and self-neglect.
Knowledge checkCapacity, consent and choice
The five Mental Capacity Act principles and Making Safeguarding Personal: what the person wants to happen.
Knowledge checkResponding to a concern
Making the person safe, listening to a disclosure, and what to do if someone is in immediate danger.
Knowledge checkRecording, reporting and sharing
Clear records, who to report to, and sharing information appropriately with your manager and the council.
Knowledge checkPositions of trust and Prevent
Concerns about colleagues or other professionals, whistleblowing, and recognising radicalisation as a safeguarding issue.
Knowledge checkFinal test and your certificate
Multiple choice, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. Your CPD Standards Office accredited certificate is issued the day you pass.
This course is for you if
- You are a care worker or senior care worker in a care home or home care service
- You are a support worker in supported living or a day service
- You are a health care assistant, nursing associate or pharmacy team member
- You work in housing, advice or community services with adults who may be at risk
- You are a personal assistant employed directly by someone who needs care
- Your employer has asked you for Level 2 safeguarding adults training
Your CPD accredited certificate, issued the day you pass.
Your certificate records Safeguarding Adults Level 2, 3 hours of learning, your completion date and a recommended refresh date 3 years later.
- One price, £19.99. One payment, one learner, no subscription.
- Short modules with a knowledge check after each one and a final test. Instant results.
- 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes.
- A CPD accredited certificate as a PDF the same day you pass, carrying the CPD Standards Office mark, our provider number 51289, a unique number and a verification link.
- Access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years from the day you buy.
- A free refresher when your recommended refresh date arrives. Changed your mind? Ask within 14 days of paying and we refund you in full.
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Which online safeguarding adults Level 2 certificate do UK employers accept?
Your employer decides the safeguarding training each role needs, based on its own assessment of your contact with adults who may be at risk. A good certificate records the course, the hours of learning, the completion date and a refresh date, and it can be verified. The content should follow the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Prevent duty, with notes on the Welsh and Scottish adult protection laws. The adult Intercollegiate Document suggests 3 hours of training per 3 years at Level 2. Lift College's course and certificate do each of these. The certificate records 3 hours of learning, your completion date and a recommended refresh-by date, with a unique certificate number and a verification link, and the refresher every 3 years is free. Comparing providers? See our guide to safeguarding adults Level 2 training online in the UK.
What this certificate meets
- CQC: Regulation 18 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 says staff must receive the training needed for their role. Your certificate is evidence of safeguarding adults training for your file.
- Skills for Care: its statutory and mandatory training guide (December 2025) lists adult safeguarding for care workers, depending on their role, with a minimum refresher period of three years. This course has a free refresher every 3 years.
- Your local Safeguarding Adults Board procedures: the course follows the Care Act 2014 duties the boards work to.
What it does not replace
- Your employer's own safeguarding policy and induction. Read and follow your setting's procedures and know who your safeguarding lead is.
- A DBS check. A DBS check is a criminal record check, not training.
- Level 3 training, if your role includes assessing risk or contributing to section 42 enquiries.
The law this course supports
Care Act 2014
In England, the council must make enquiries when it suspects an adult with care needs is at risk of abuse or neglect. This applies when the adult cannot protect themselves. Each council must also set up a Safeguarding Adults Board.
Read the legislation →Mental Capacity Act 2005
Sets out five principles. A person is assumed to have capacity, must be helped to decide and may make unwise decisions. Any decision made for them must be in their best interests and least restrictive.
Read the legislation →Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015
Section 26 is the Prevent duty. Specified bodies, such as schools, councils and the NHS, must have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism.
Read the legislation →Adult Safeguarding: Roles and Competencies for Health Care Staff (Intercollegiate Document, 2nd edition, 2024)
Professional guidance, not law. It sets out what health care staff at each level should know and do, with suggested training hours over three years.
Read the legislation →Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014
Part 7 sets out safeguarding duties for adults at risk and children at risk in Wales. Day-to-day practice follows the Wales Safeguarding Procedures.
Read the legislation →Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
The Scottish law on protecting adults at risk of harm, including inquiries by councils and protection orders.
Read the legislation →£19.99. Pay once, nothing added.
One payment for one learner. You keep access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years. Changed your mind? Ask within 14 days and we refund you in full.
- PaySecure card payment, one time only.
- Sign inYour learner account is ready straight away.
- StartBegin module 1 the same minute.
Free refresher when it is due
We recommend a refresh every 3 years. We email you 30 days before, and from the refresh date you can retake the latest version free and download a new certificate.
How the cost compares
High Speed Training and CPD Online College charge £28.80 to £48 for the course. Lift College is £19.99, pay once.
| Provider | Course fee | How you pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lift College Lowest cost to start | £19.99pay once | Pay once, no subscription. Training a team? £16.99 a course on a free organisation account |
| High Speed Training | £48 | £48 |
| CPD Online College | £28.80 | £28.80 |
Prices as shown on each provider's own website.
Buying Safeguarding Adults Level 2 for a team?
Open a free organisation account, buy places and give each person their own login. The price falls the more places you buy.
Multiple enrolment discounts
The price of a place is set by the places in one order, on this course or any mix of our CPD courses. Saving against the £19.99 single place.
| Places in one order | Price a place | Saving |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 9 places | £16.99 | 15% off |
| 10 to 49 | £14.99 | 25% off |
| 50 to 99 | £12.99 | 35% off |
| 100 to 249 | £10.99 | 45% off |
| 250 or more | £9.99 | 50% off |
What would your team cost?
Training each person on several courses? A sector pack or the annual plan can cost less. Your quote compares all three for you.
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Your own training portal in 2 minutes
Open a free account with your work email. No sales call, and no minimum order.
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See where everyone stands
A progress dashboard, a training matrix and an Excel progress report for your records.
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Reminders sent for you
Welcome emails, nudges for anyone who stalls, and refresher dates so nobody goes out of date.
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Pay by card or invoice
Card, or invoice on 30-day terms with your PO. Places stay valid for 3 years.
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A human tutor with every course
Real tutor support for your staff, unlimited free retakes and a certificate the day they pass.
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Accredited by the CPD Standards Office
Provider 51289. Every CPD course is an accredited CPD activity.
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What our learners say
Stories from Lift College learners on our qualifications, in their own words.
“I had been a care assistant for four years without a formal qualification. Lift College made the whole process straightforward, my assessor visited regularly and I completed my Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care in just over a year. I was promoted to senior care worker the month after I qualified.”
“My employer was clear, I needed GCSE English to move into a supervisory role. Lift College helped me find the right exam board and an exam centre five minutes from home. Passed grade 4. Got the promotion.”
“My employer needed me to have Level 2 maths before they could register me on the Level 3 apprenticeship programme. Lift College was fast, the tutor was brilliant, and I resit my maths once after a near-miss and passed the second time. The whole thing took twelve weeks.”
Questions about Safeguarding Adults Level 2
What is Level 2 safeguarding adults training?
Level refers to safeguarding competency level. The adult Intercollegiate Document places at Level 2 health care staff in regular contact with patients, families, carers or the public. The same depth suits most care and support staff.
Is this course CPD accredited?
Yes. Safeguarding Adults Level 2 is an accredited CPD activity with the CPD Standards Office, the UK's research-led CPD accreditation body. Lift College Limited is a CPD Standards Office accredited provider (provider number 51289), and your certificate carries the CPD Standards Office mark and our provider number so an employer or professional body can check it.
What are the six principles of safeguarding adults?
Empowerment, prevention, proportionality, protection, partnership and accountability. They come from the statutory guidance to the Care Act 2014, and module 2 shows how each one applies at work.
What are the types of abuse in adult safeguarding?
Physical, sexual, psychological, financial, domestic, discriminatory and organisational abuse. Also modern slavery, female genital mutilation, neglect and self-neglect. Module 3 covers each with signs to look for.
What is the difference between Level 2 and Level 3 safeguarding adults?
Level 2 teaches you to recognise, respond to and report concerns. Level 3 is for staff who help assess risk, contribute to section 42 enquiries and plan how to protect someone.
How often should I refresh safeguarding adults training?
Your employer sets the frequency. The adult Intercollegiate Document suggests 3 hours of training per 3 years at Level 2. Lift College recommends refreshing this course every 3 years.
How long do I keep access?
You keep your access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years from the day you buy. Your certificate PDF is yours to keep.
What is the free refresher?
Lift College recommends refreshing this course every 3 years. When your date comes round, you can retake the latest version free and get a new certificate. We email you 30 days before.
Does it count towards my CPD?
Yes. The course is 3 hours of learning, shown on your CPD Standards Office accredited certificate, so you can log the hours in your CPD record.
Can I get my money back?
Yes. Ask within 14 days of paying and we refund you in full.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Your receipt shows the course, the date and the amount paid, and you can pass it to your employer. Buying for a team? Open a free organisation account: every course is £16.99, and you can pay by card or invoice with your PO.
Can my team do this course in another language?
Yes, on an organisation account with 10 or more places. Your team can study Safeguarding Adults Level 2 in Polish, Romanian, Punjabi, Urdu or Welsh, prepared within 1 working day of your order. The final test and the certificate stay in the English course name, so the certificate is the one every employer recognises. Tell us the languages you need when you order or ask for a quote.
Where can I do safeguarding adults Level 2 training online in the UK?
Lift College offers Safeguarding Adults Level 2 online for £19.99, pay once. It is 3 hours of learning in 7 short modules, and your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass.
How can my employer check my safeguarding adults Level 2 certificate?
Your accredited CPD certificate has a unique certificate number and a verification link. It records the course, 3 hours of learning, your completion date and a recommended refresh-by date.
Which online safeguarding adults Level 2 certificate do UK employers accept?
Your employer decides the training each role needs. CQC expects staff to have the training their role needs, and Skills for Care lists adult safeguarding for care workers, depending on their role, with a refresher at least every three years. Lift College's certificate records the course, 3 hours of learning, your completion date and a refresh date, with a verification link. It is a CPD Standards Office accredited certificate (provider number 51289).
Is there tutor support on Safeguarding Adults Level 2?
Yes. Human tutor support comes with every Lift College CPD course. If something in a module is unclear, ask a tutor.
Is Safeguarding Adults Level 2 a regulated qualification?
No. It is a CPD course with a CPD Standards Office accredited certificate. If you need a regulated care qualification, Lift College offers the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) online with a named UK tutor.
How much does Safeguarding Adults Level 2 cost online?
Lift College's Safeguarding Adults Level 2 is £19.99, pay once, with no subscription. Training a team? It is £16.99 a course on a free organisation account. High Speed Training charges £48 for its Advanced Safeguarding Adults Training (Level 2) and CPD Online College £28.80 for its Safeguarding Adults Level 2 course, from their own websites on 22 October 2026.
How is Safeguarding Adults Level 2 assessed?
By a short knowledge check after each of the 7 modules and a final test. You need 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes, and your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass.
Can I start Safeguarding Adults Level 2 today?
Yes. You start the moment you pay, on any device, and you can finish the 3 hours of learning in one sitting or across several. Your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass. Buying for a team? Open a free organisation account.
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CPD certificate or regulated qualification?
This course gives you a CPD Standards Office accredited certificate for 3 hours of safeguarding learning. It is not a regulated qualification. If your employer or a job advert asks for a care qualification on the Ofqual register, the route is the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF), studied online with a named UK tutor.